Château d'Éguilles

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Château d'Éguilles stands in Éguilles (Bouches-du-Rhône), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built in the mid-seventeenth century by architect Pierre Pavillon, the château d'Éguilles is a classical residence in the Bouches-du-Rhône region. Its architectural interest lies in its facades and roofs typical of the period, as well as in its interior staircase with superimposed landings, a notable example of Grand Siècle residential design. The château's chapel now serves as the parish church.

What to know

• The château dates to 1659 and was designed by architect Pierre Pavillon.
• Only the facades, roofs, entrance hall, and interior staircase are protected as historical monuments.
• The château's chapel currently functions as the parish church and is not visited as a standalone monument.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Éguilles · Bouches-du-Rhône · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

105 Av. Paul Magallon, 13510 Éguilles

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 6 16 57 08 64

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA00081241

Period of construction

third quarter of the 17th century

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Frequently asked

Who built the château d'Éguilles?

Architect Pierre Pavillon designed and built it, with construction dated to 1659.

What parts of the château are protected?

The facades, roofs, entrance hall, and interior staircase have been listed as historical monuments since 1984.

Can visitors tour the château's chapel?

The chapel functions as the parish church and is not arranged for tourist visits to the monument.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q22986223
• Mérimée PA00081241
• Official website

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